This is an annual fundraiser event for the GDGO. Payouts are not huge, but the funds are put to good use and the tournament is a blast! Here are some of the things the GDGO was able to accomplish because of last year's tournament.• Purchase and install a practice basket at Alexander Park!• Obtain and install distance markers for the Alexander Practice Basket• Purchase and install distance markers for the Lenora Practice Basket• Buy materials and construct Lost and Found boxes (now installed at both parks)• Sponsor a recycle bin for Alexander Park• Installed broom holders at Alexander and Lenora Park• Bought and installed 5 new pin placements at Lenora

That's right, a disc and a mini in your player's pack, a chance at a trophy, and a ton more prizes (and better than average payout for a fundraiser), 2 rounds of competition, free lunch and knowledge that all the proceeds go to improving Disc Golf in Gwinnett! It's fun time!

Big Arm (Distance) competition: Five dollars gets you 3 throws. winner takes all for the trophy and bragging rights.

Accuracy Throw-off:One dollar per throw, or 5 throws for 4 dollars. The 5 individuals with the closest throws to the pin will get 1 last throw for the 5 prizes. Closest will get first choice, 2nd closest will choose next, etc.

Putting Contest: This will be a 50/50 contest.

Disc Stalker also donated a Innova Travel basket for a raffle prize!

Last edited by monsterboys76 on Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:33 am, edited 10 times in total.

ok I just updated the top thread. thank you all for helping me work out the little details:) I will be working on a flyer so you may see our sweet logo that Dusty worked on. I know I will have plenty more questions coming my way, but for now I think you guys drilled me pretty good.

Sorry everyone for taking so long getting the sign ups going. I'm trying to get in touch with Solstice so we can get registration going, but is is not getting back to me. Other then that get ready to bring it on Aug 7th!

Technically, the age breaks for junior divisions are 10, 13, 16, and 19, based on your age January 1 of the current year. 19 & Under is the oldest junior division. Most juniors around here who're 16 and over (and even some younger players) tend to play in the adult divisions, partly because there often aren't enough players for a juniors division, and partly because they're good enough to compete (and even win) in those divisions.

So I have had a few people tell me when they register it comes back a error. Just let it go because it looks like they are still getting a conformation email. The Innova office is closed for the weekend so first thing Monday morning I will call to them to make sure nobody is billed more then once for this tourney.

monsterboys76 wrote:So I have had a few people tell me when they register it comes back a error. Just let it go because it looks like they are still getting a conformation email. The Innova office is closed for the weekend so first thing Monday morning I will call to them to make sure nobody is billed more then once for this tourney.

Thanks

Greg

If they're registered, you should see their name in the registered players list. A couple of us had it barf on us when we tried to register for Bill's tourney, but I think he managed to get everything straight without too much hassle.

Well I did not have to much time to find a place to do sign ups. I might have to try pdga signups next time. Thanks Keith for giving me the heads up. They are pretty good at fixing the mistakes right away on DGU. So far so good!

That's right, a disc and a mini in your player's pack, a chance at a trophy, and a ton more prizes (and better than average payout for a fundraiser), 2 rounds of competition, free lunch and knowledge that all the proceeds go to improving Disc Golf in Gwinnett! It's fun time!

I just noticed you have registration ending that friday, if you want your check before the tournament you might want to end it the friday before, as in next friday. I closed mine the saturday before the event and had the check wednesday.

We are starting to fill up on the on line registration. I know a lot of people are saying that they will sign up same day so I want to remind everyone registration and sign in starts at 7:30. See you Saturday!

...between sign-ups and spoken commitments, we know of about 60 people coming to play Saturday. Last year we had around 20 people show up the day of the tournament and had to turn a few away.

I doubt we'll have to turn anyone away this year, but if you are going to sign up the day of, please plan to arrive early enough to be sure you get a spot. Please bring cash for day-of registrations. Or go ahead and register on-line through Friday.

The 3 side games cover the 3 basic skills in golf, long drives, up-shot accuracy and putting. There's also a raffle for a basket donated by DiscStalker.

We have some cool things in mind for Lenora and Alexander coming up. Please help support those efforts by playing in this tournament and the various side competitions.

we have all divisions, and they are all separate. like gerrit said we have some side events as well. everyone is welcome to join in the fun, you do not have to be a registered player to play. not only did disc stalker donate a travel basket but also a fade bag i believe it's called the birdie bag. both of those items will be raffled off as a package deal for just $1(enter as many times as you would like).

So I know this is probably impossible to determine, BUT, about what time will this be wrapping up? Was planning on playing Alexander that morning and a few other courses on my way to Atlanta for a surprise party that starts 7:30. Just found out about the tourny and am considering playing in it but can't be late for the party soo...any guesstimation might help us decide if we have time. Thanks.

Discstalker_Dave wrote:Bonus points if anyone knows where "ignorant slut" came from and were any of you around during the usenet days?

Dave

Dan Aykroyd, SNL. Where can I redeem my bonus points?

So Rubiks, you been around long enough at Tech to remember its prominent use on the Hive?

Don't tell Greg, but I'm bringing a couple of kegs out to the AAA-2 so come by and have a couple of beers with me!!!

Dave

Don't know if you are kidding or serious about the kegs - but even though it is non-sanctioned - I'm pretty sure the GDGO probably doesn't want to lose their goodwill with the park department by having it inside park boundaries - unless the park is different than other GA parks where it is illegal to have it.

If so in keeping with the SNL theme - NEVERMIND...................................Bitch!

Don't know if you are kidding or serious about the kegs - but even though it is non-sanctioned - I'm pretty sure the GDGO probably doesn't want to lose their goodwill with the park department by having it inside park boundaries - unless the park is different than other GA parks where it is illegal to have it.

If so in keeping with the SNL theme - NEVERMIND...................................Bitch!

WHAT NO BEER, WHAT KIND OF HIPPIE FEST IS THIS???

Next you'll be telling me we can't bring any pot either

Word to the wise, unless I'm talking about the tomahawk putt don't take anything I say serious:>)

BIG ARM = WINNER TAKES ALL, that means when you hear the horn the longest disc is the winner! $5 for 3 throws

Accuracy = The 5 individuals with the closest throws when you hear the horn will get 1 last throw for the 5 prizes. Closest will get first choice, 2nd closest will choose next, etc. $1 per throw or $4 for 5 throws

Putting = each player will get 3 putters, we will putt in 10' increments. so start at 10' you make it take your disc out and go to 20' with your 3 putters, get to 20' you miss your 1st putt you still have 2 more putter to use, if you get that second try in you get ONLY the one disc in the basket. now you have 2 putts from 30' if you miss both putts you furthest distance is 20'. $5 for 3 putters(your own) this is a 50/50 cash prize and a new gateway voodoo putter.

Nobody's gonna throw until the see the person with the horn walking up.

Set beginning and end times work better with things like these side games.

Especially for distance - could be longest of 5 throws - then longest of 3 throws in the finals for the top 3 or 5 (whatever your cut is). The same as it's done at Worlds and big Events like the Vibram Open.

I'm not gonna throw, I'm just gonna run right in front of all the bigarms as you are getting ready to blow the horn, so a REC player will get the longest throw and win the prize with a 250 foot shot!

So many options for all events, we might just tweek the game a bit more when we see how the day goes tomorrow. Thank you to all for helping and send suggestions my way. I will try my best to make a great tourney for all to enjoy. I know all you big time TDers are going to be keeping a close eye on me.

I could always just bring my airhorn too and just keep using it so no one knows the real end.

Just kidding Mr. Pothier - I'm looking forward to playing "theAlex" again - you are doing a great job of keeping everyone informed and updated on the Event.

"I know all you big time TDers are going to be keeping a close eye on me." Don't worry about Greg Campbell giving you grief - Jim Corder said he could just roundhouse kick him in the head to keep him inline if needed.

"I know all you big time TDers are going to be keeping a close eye on me." Don't worry about Greg Campbell giving you grief - Jim Corder said he could just roundhouse kick him in the head to keep him inline if needed.

We were out there this afternoon (with umbrellas), measuring and marking for the Big Arm (in intervals from 200 to 500 ft.) and Accuracy contests, y'all know those little magnolia trees can mess with your head. GDGO headquarters will be at the large pavilion closest to the pond. You can drop off personal coolers there when you check in, and extra bags of ice before and during lunch will be much appreciated. There are lots of great prizes for CTP's and side action, plus a nice payout.This is gonna be a sell out guys, get there early if you haven't pre-registered. We'll start accepting registrations at 7:30 am.

The GDGO board went out tonight and sprayed out the tee circle for the accuracy event, and sprayed out the big arm zone. We are all very excited for tomorrow to come! Right now the online registration is closed and we have 42 people signed up ready to go. We have 48 spots left and from the amount of phone calls I've been getting those spots are going to fill up FAST. REMEMBER registration starts at 7:30am!

Congrats to Dollar and Woody - 1/2 in Open - second time in 3 Events at Alexander that Dollar needed all 36 holes to beat an "Over the Hill" age-wise golfer by 1 stroke Dusty winning in ADV, Emily VanVranken for winning JR Girls (and getting a 2 on hole 12!) and the TD Greg Pothier for winning INT in his own Event.

Thanks to the GDGO for all their hard work on getting the course ready, providing us with free lunch, and running all the side action.

Good times were had by all --------and that's the truth - last SNL reference I promise

I'm sure when Mr. Pothier winds down later this weekend sometime - all the results from everything will be posted.

A big THANK YOU to all 70 players for making my first TD experience a great one! Greg CambellKeith JohnsonBrett PorterWoody Al HauseBarry Arnsonand the whole GDGO board jumped right in and helped with the scoring as well as the side action, and cooking near the HOT grill for us all. If I missed people I'm very sorry. I wanted to congratulate all players that chose AAAII as there first tourney to play in. Let's talk a bit more about some fun results shall we.......let's see CTP hit were, hole 8 Justin Dickerson, hole 10 Scott Hazlett, hole 13 Charles Eldridge, and the GDGO sponsored CTP hole 1 Brian Grundleger. Now on the the Accuracy Event, it was a nice 170' approach Mike Curtis, Al Hause, Cody Britton, and Nathan Garner. Putting event was pretty fun and we had a pretty good putt off but in the end Keith Johnson was the victor. Keith Johnson also ACED hole 7, so we all know now he has both the long game and the short game. Last but not least the BIG ARM EVENT and the winner is........Matt Versola with a 585' Aerial Armada super bomb!

All of the scores will be posted soon Gerrit will be posting them with his fancy shot analysis and stuff.

Once again disc golf rocks and we are all part of it. I had a great time and I can't wait till my next chance to TD another tourney!

I hope everyone is feeling good this morning. I know that hot sun in the second round got to a few people. I also forgot to mention the winner of our Innova Travel basket and Fade bag raffle. That went to Derek "disc diver" Wonderly!

Had a great time putting more faces with names. Great tourney Greg you killed it. The super sneaky players party was a good time as well. I know me and Dave are anxiously awaiting our bottle cap basket!!!